John Burton | Virginia Beach Estate Lawyer

Mr. John S. Burton

Mr. John S. Burton

Focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Taxation, Asset Protection, Business & Elder Law.

Experience: 22 years
Language(s): English

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About John

Principal Attorney, John Schul Burton, J.D., C.E.P.
With over a decade of experience, the firm is familiar with sophisticated aspects of estate planning, asset protection, business and elder law. Contact the firm today to arrange a helpful initial consultation. Attorney John Schul Burton, J.D., C.E.P. has the following credentials and affiliations:

Professional Designations:

Graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College in Psychology;
Received his juris doctor from Regent University School of Law, where he focused his studies on estate planning, taxation and business transactions;
A current member and past board officer, of the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council;
Recognized as a Certified Estate Planner (C.E.P.) with the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners;
A Trust and Estate Practitioner (T.E.P.) with the International Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP);
Speaker for the National Business Institute (NBI) on the topics of Estate Planning, Asset Protection and Veteran's Benefit Planning;
An instructor for the Christopher Wren Association at the school of William and Mary in the areas of estate planning, asset protection and elder law;
Received the Martindale Client Distinction Award in 2016 for overall client excellence;  
Featured attorney in the 2016 and 2017 Hampton Roads & Williamsburg Scout Guides;
Named to the Top 100 by National Advocate in 2017

Offers a free consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Experience

Managing Partner

J.S. Burton, P.L.C.

Present

Admission

Verified Virginia

2003

Education

Regent University School of Law

J.D.

2002

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council | Past board member-at large
  • Society of Estate Planners | TEP
  • William and Mary | WREN Instructor
  • Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Tarpley Circle
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member
Honors / Awards
  • Top 100 National Advocates
    2017
  • CEP National Institute for Certified Estate Planners
    2017
  • TEP Society of Trust and State practitioners
    2016
  • Top 100 National Advocates
    2015

Founded 1995

J.S. Burton, P.L.C. Highlights

Estate, Estate Planning, Business Organization, Elder Law, Estate Administration, Asset Protection

Firm Size: 7 Staff and Attorneys
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English